Posted by Reunions are often full of joy. A teacher reuniting with past students, a cancer patient celebrating the end of chemotherapy, and military families reuniting after time apart. Click the link below for a video that shares several reunions that will have you clapping for joy and reaching for your Kleenex at the same time! Here’s to a…Read more »
Posted by What’s the definition of a team player? Today’s Story of Joy defines it! Sometimes you need to do what’s best for the team. But when it’s really out of your comfort zone, can you find joy in it? Jolien Boumkwo, a Belgium shot putter, stepped up to run hurdles so the team wouldn’t be disqualified. And she…Read more »
Posted by What do you get when you put together a 73-year-old Army veteran, Uber, and Arizona State University? A full ride of joy! Click the link below to see how Uber and ASU partnered to make Paul Spann’s dream of a college degree come true. And he’s not done yet, the joy is just getting started!…Read more »
Posted by When Alison Moore was planning her dad’s 100th birthday celebration, she knew it would include dogs. Her dad, Robert, has loved dogs his entire life. So Alison posted on social media inviting anyone with dogs to join in a pet parade in celebration of her dad’s birthday. She lives in a friendly community and figured…Read more »
Posted by Even in the most dire circumstances, joy can shine brightly. We’ve all seen the destruction caused by the Canadian wildfires this summer, but there’s some good news there too. Click the link below to watch how a team of 200 firefighters from the Working on Fire crew, part of South Africa’s Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the…Read more »
Posted by Are you traveling this summer? Are stops at any national parks on your travel plans? If so, you might catch a pop-up concert with Yo-Yo Ma. Yo-Yo Ma has his suitcase and cello packed, and he’s traveling around the country offering free concerts at national parks. It’s the “Our Common Nature” program, and he’s passionate…Read more »
Posted by Tomorrow is Independence Day. Maybe you have plans for baseball, hot dogs, and ice cream. And, of course, fireworks! While you wait for the festivities, we’re bringing you a version of “America the Beautiful” performed by the United States Navy Band. Click the link below to enjoy a “jazzed up” rendition of the song. Happy…Read more »
Posted by Ryan Scoble is a college kid who lives for his sport of lacrosse, but he found out the hard way that he needed a heart transplant. His goal was to get back to playing the game, and that goal led to an actual goal. He is so thankful for his donor and the ability to…Read more »
Posted by 11-year-old Gilbert, Arizona resident Hector Montoya realized his cherished bike was missing when he returned home from school recently. So he came up with an idea to have a fundraiser to raise money for a new bike. The generosity of his neighbors quickly made sure that Hector will be able to purchase a new bike, but…Read more »
Posted by Moving away during the school year can be hard for kids. One Pre-K student and his mom decided to surprise his former class. They showed up at the end of the school year to say hi. He was welcomed back with overwhelming joy and lots of hugs. Click the link below to watch a joy-filled, and hug-filled,…Read more »
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